New York City schools will move to online classes on Monday because of severe weather.
New York City Schools Closed Due to Snow In light of the severe weather conditions and safety concerns, New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani announced that public schools will be closed on Monday, with remote learning taking place as snowfall begins in the area. “We’ve prepared for this situation over the past week, ensuring devices […]
Former Des Moines schools leader Ian Andre Roberts admits to lying about his US citizenship and faces a gun charge.
The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district entered a guilty plea on Thursday to two federal charges, including making a false claim of U.S. citizenship. Ian Andre Roberts, who hails from Guyana, previously held a leading position within Des Moines Public Schools. He also acknowledged being an undocumented immigrant found with a firearm. Roberts […]
Former Iowa schools chief acknowledges fake U.S. citizenship claim and firearm charge
Former Iowa School Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges Recently, the former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district entered a guilty plea to two federal charges, which include falsely declaring U.S. citizenship. Ian Andre Roberts, who hails from Guyana in South America, held a leadership position in Des Moines Public Schools. He also acknowledged being […]
NJ changes course — requires schools to teach cursive writing starting next fall
New Jersey Reinvents Cursive Writing Education So, it seems print isn’t quite dead yet. New Jersey has just taken a surprising turn by mandating public schools to reintroduce cursive writing starting next fall. In a notable final move as governor, Phil Murphy signed a bill that requires students in grades three through five to learn […]
Minnesota schools shut down following ICE shooting, experts view it as a political strategy
Minnesota schools have either closed or shifted to remote learning following a shooting incident that spurred protests. Experts suggest, however, that this decision is politically motivated and will likely harm children’s education, echoing the negative effects seen during the COVID-19 lockdowns. The shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis prompted the St. Paul school system to […]
Arizona school district reduces staff due to competition from charter schools
Chandler Unified School District Cuts Staff Amid Enrollment Decline The Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) has made the tough decision to cut about 60 positions, including roles in administration, coaching, and deanship, due to ongoing enrollment drops. Superintendent Franklin R. Narducci highlighted that this decline started in 2023, a year after the introduction of Universal […]
Enrollment in Colorado public schools decreases by 1.2% as 10,000 students depart.
Increase in Homeschooling in Colorado Recent data from Colorado indicates that a growing number of parents are opting to homeschool their children instead of using public school systems. On Tuesday, the Colorado Department of Education published its latest figures regarding student enrollment for the fall. It reported a drop of 1.2% in overall enrollment compared […]
Bruce Blakeman supports ‘gifted and talented’ schools criticized by Mamdani and activists as discriminatory.
Bruce Blakeman, a Republican running for governor, criticized Mayor Zoran Mamdani for wanting to phase out some gifted and talented programs in New York City, insisting that student success should be assessed without regard to race. At a press event in southern Brooklyn, the Nassau County executive stated that he would broaden these initiatives, which […]
Saint Paul Public Schools introduces online option amid Minnesota ICE actions
Temporary Virtual Learning in Minnesota In response to heightened safety concerns stemming from the increased presence of federal immigration agents in the Twin Cities, Minnesota’s second-largest school district will offer a temporary virtual learning option for students. This initiative, aimed at those uncomfortable with in-person attendance, is set to begin on January 22. Families can […]
Trump approves legislation to reintroduce whole milk in schools as doctors highlight its advantages
RFK Jr. Promotes Whole Milk as Healthier Option Recently, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocated for a return to whole milk and other high-fat, high-protein foods. This comes amidst concerns about America’s growing obesity rate, particularly tied to the practice of substituting fats with sugars. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump […]